Community services under COVID strain

A national survey of community organisation staff reveals the sector is struggling to meet the increasing demand for services in the latest wave of COVID-19 infections.

The value of creativity

What is creativity, and why is it essential in our lives?

The ghost of pandemics past

How do responses to infectious diseases throughout history stack up to the measures being taken today against the delta strain of coronavirus?

Small towns need big focus on resilience

Supporting regional communities to respond to the increasing threat of climate-fuelled disasters has never been more vital.

Hola, salut, hello, ciao

There’s never been a better time to start learning another language, and there could be some unexpected upsides.

Bedtime, not screen time

Research from the Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney reveals parents perceive digital devices as necessary for their kids’ learning but are worried about the distraction and activities they’re missing out on.

Can AI create art?

As machines become more sophisticated, will artificial intelligence be the evolution or the end of art?

What is the point of awareness days?

While there are many different days dedicated to raising awareness, many go beyond simply drawing attention to a cause.

The dark side of van life

Living in a campervan or caravan is a fashionable option for grey nomads or backpackers, but many people are forced into mobile living by a lack of money, rather than a sense of adventure.

Robo-pets!

If having a pet just isn’t practical for your accommodation or lifestyle, could a robotic companion be the next best thing?

In praise of weeds

A weed is any plant which grows where we don’t want it, but they do have a bright side, even in Australia where foreign plants can choke natural landscapes.

Reducing corruption in construction will save lives

Tackling corruption could help alleviate the scale of crises and its impact on vulnerable people, says international construction management and economics expert Professor George Ofori.